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Online Grief Support Groups

12.11.2019 by betsykelleher //

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I recently learned of a cousin’s death, and I decided to look for her obituary online. Legacy.com is an online media group that works with 1500+ newspapers and hosts 20 million+ obituaries (according to the information I found).

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Categories // Grief Tags // articles on grief, coping with loss, funeral etiquette, grief, legacy.com, obituaries, online grief support groups, sending condolences, stages of grief

The Love of Bostons Part Two – Ribbons, The Sensitive One

12.03.2019 by betsykelleher //

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boston terrier lying in brilliant green grass

Ribbons (Motif’s She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) was three years old when we brought her home, and her sensitive personality was completely opposite of Lil’s demanding playfulness. Both dogs played a large part in my emotional support after the loss of a son. You can read more in my memoir, Beyond the Visible Edge.   

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs Tags // Beyond the Visible Edge, boston terrier, Emotional support dogs, grief, sensitive dog, timid dog

Sharing Words of Grief and Hope from Author Lisa Irish

08.29.2019 by betsykelleher //

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Some time ago, I signed up to receive emails from Lisa Irish, author of Grieving – The Sacred Art: Hope in the Land of Loss. I have enjoyed her words so much that I want to share a few, with her permission.

Her August email quickly attracted my attention with a picture of two swans with their tiny cygnets, because I’ve been watching a family of mute swans in a nearby wetlands area.

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Categories // Grief Tags // change of seasons, childhood trauma, connection, divine experience, grief, hope and healing, Lisa Irish

Who eats the pizza crust now?

08.26.2019 by betsykelleher //

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Cheesy slice of loaded pizza being served.

My husband suggested pizza for lunch, and I was glad for a quick easy meal. It wasn’t until I had eaten my first piece, leaving the crust, that I realized—I was saving that crust for a dog that was no longer with us.

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs, Grief Tags // boston terrier, companion dog, dealing with loss, grief, pet memories, pet story, reminder of loss

Beyond This Life…

08.08.2019 by betsykelleher //

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My youngest son recently called to tell me of a death in the family—someone I had known quite well but hadn’t seen for many years. He was 75 years old, rode his bike every day, lifted weights, and ran up the stairs to keep fit. He had a little farm with a pony and all sorts of animals. He was active in church, and he was a precious grandpa, father and husband. His wife especially needed his daily care.  

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Categories // Grief Tags // asking God why, grief, hope, losing a child

ABOUT BETSY

Betsy is a Christian author and equine columnist whose passions include horses, Boston terriers, writing, photography, music, nature and a certain gray race horse.

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